noun
- Plural of infante; a son of a Spanish or Portuguese king, especially one who is not the heir to the throne.
Usage: historical; formal; primarily used in Spanish and Portuguese royal contexts
Examples
- The infantes of Spain were educated in the royal palace.
- Several infantes served as military commanders during the colonial period.
- The infantes held significant titles and estates within the kingdom.
- Historical records document the marriages of various infantes to European nobility.